Visit the Winter Carnival in McCall, Idaho that dates back to 1924. Events include a parade, ice carving, wood carving, wine tasting, snow tubing, snowshoe golf and a free ski day. Tickets to the carnival start at only $10 per person as of October 2010. Rent an entire cottage for eight people for as little as $145 per night as of October 2010.
McCall Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 350
McCall, Idaho 83638
208-634-7631
mccallwintercarnival.com
Head to Glenwood Springs, Colorado and take advantage of their "Ski, Swim and Play" package. The package offers a $29 winter fun pass which includes a "tram ride, cave tour, alpine coaster ride and unlimited turns at laser tag and the 4D Theater." The package also includes discounts on hotels, ski passes and rentals, and hot spring passes.
Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association
1102 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
970-945-6589
visitglenwood.com
Get into the Christmas spirit in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, also known as "Christmas City, USA." The city offers plenty of "Stay and Celebrate" vacation packages, offering hotel rooms for as little as $89 per night (as of October 2010) in name brand hotels such as the Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott. The city also boasts nine walking Christmas tours, many of which are free, and horse drawn carriage and wagon tours. View Christmas trees from around the world for free or take advantage of an advent breakfast and Christmas service for just $9 per person (price as of October 2010).
Lehigh Valley Visitor Center
840 Hamilton St. Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18101
610-882-9200
lehighvalleypa.org
